15th February International Childhood Cancer Day 2017 is it carrying the Coal to Newcastle. The childhood cancer statistics worldwide are becoming the cause of concern to all, It seems one-fourth of all the new childhood cancers is found in India alone. There is little or highly unsatisfactory awareness with regards to curing for childhood cancers even in the medical personnel dealing with these cancers. What are we doing for this?
I have realized that most of the centers dealing with pediatrics specialty do not share or observe this day even though there is an influx of pediatric cancers in their departments. When due to the population explosion, governments are promoting one or two child norm then it is imperative to save that precious child from dangers of malignancy and tendency for malignancy as he/she grows up. People forget about childhood cancers when they celebrate Children’s…
